In the wake of the budget crisis we are hearing about, an issue that hits close to home has just been brought to my attention. Due to the state of the fiscal budget in California, two of our Los Angeles state parks are on the list to be closed: Will Rogers State Park in [...]

Filed under: Monday--Active Lifestyle by Tracy Hepler
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“It” purses come and go like this week’s gossip magazine cover girl. But Ashley Watson handbags are designed to stick around – in more ways than one. Not only are the styles classic downtown chic, Ashley Watson bags are handcrafted from recycled leather from charity thrift stores.

Each one-of-a-kind purse is individually handcrafted to [...]

Filed under: Friday--Food & Fashion by Connie Wu
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EAT – Akasha
Culver City’s rebirth as an artist destination is under full swing, and that means new innovative restaurants are popping up in the area too! Akasha is an eco-friendly restaurant whose décor is completely organic and sustainable, as is the food! Akasha in Sanskrit means ether and in Hindi means sky, [...]

Filed under: Thursday--Weekend Guide by Elena Crevello
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In Buddhist lore, the Bodhi Tree is the “tree of enlightenment.” Once inside Bodhi Tree Book Store, you can see first hand the meaning behind this.
For almost 40 years the Bodhi Tree has been a refuge and spiritual sanctuary for Angelenos. The store carries a variety of books on healing, wellness, alternative cooking [...]

Filed under: Wednesday--Wellness & Beauty by Tracy Hepler
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The best thing about my Thanksgiving gathering last year, alongside the company and conversation, was the truffle scented mushroom gravy from Spork Foods. For a handful of mouthfuls, it was all my guests and I could talk (or more accurately, moan) about.
Spork’s vegan duo—sparkling sisters Heather and Jenny Goldberg—offers inventive catering for party-hosters and [...]

Filed under: Tuesday--Green Living by Danielle Davis
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